AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
JULY 16, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
NORWALK CITY HALL/COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Margarita L. Rios, Mayor
Tony Ayala, Vice Mayor
Jennifer Perez, Councilmember
Rick Ramirez, Councilmember
Ana Valencia, Councilmember
Public Comment:
The public is encouraged to address City Council on any matter listed on the agenda or on any other matter within its jurisdiction subject to the rules of decorum described in Section 2.08.020 of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
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not
listed on the agenda during the Oral Communications period.
Pursuant to provisions of the
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, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist.
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Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the City Council:
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Gov. Code § 84308:
Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s). "G.C. § 84308: Yes" on this agenda indicates that the item is subject to these regulations.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING –
5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
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CLOSED SESSION
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I.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property: Assessor Parcel Number 8045-008-902 (California Youth Authority); Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and State of California; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
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II.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8: Property:
11642 Firestone Boulevard; Negotiating Parties: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager, on behalf of the City and Andrew Miliotis; Under Negotiation; Price and Terms of Payment.
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III.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §54957.6: Negotiating on behalf of the City: Jesus M. Gomez; regarding negotiations with the Norwalk City Employees Association.
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RECESS
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REGULAR MEETING –
6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Rios
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INVOCATION
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Randy Bradley
Apostolic Lighthouse
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FLAG SALUTE
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Marissa Sanchez
St. John of God School
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ROLL CALL
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Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a.
Report of City Council Travel
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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I.
City Council to Proclaim Plastic Free July in Norwalk.
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II.
City Council to Recognize Students from the Norwalk District Migrant Education Program.
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III.
City Council to Commend Helen Diosdado for serving on the Senior Services Commission.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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1. Kosmont
Update.
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2. Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Presentation.
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3. Liberty Utilities presentation.
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4. CalHome Program.
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5. Independence Day Festival 2024 Recap.
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6. Bi-Weekly Review Video.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Administration Department Presentation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items are considered routine matters which may be enacted by one motion and roll call vote. Any item may be removed from the consent calendar and considered separately by City Council.
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1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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2. MEETING MINUTES
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of the meeting of June 18, 2024. 825-04
CC 06-18-24
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3. PAYROLL FOR THE PERIODS JUNE 9, 2024 - JUNE 22, 2024 AND JUNE 23, 2024 - JULY 6, 2024 Staff recommends City Council approve:
gross payroll in the
amounts of
$1,239,394.89; the payroll check numbers 38112 - 38121 and the voucher numbers 333261 - 333837 in the total net amount of $932,921.97 for the pay period June 9, 2024 - June 22, 2024; and
gross payroll in the amount of $1,316,277.82; the payroll check numbers 38122 - 38132 and the voucher numbers 333838 - 334416 in the total net amount of $974,149.94 for the pay period June 23, 2024 - July 6, 2024.
630
Staff Report Background Doc
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4. COMMERCIAL DEMANDS
Staff recommends City Council approve the warrant register for the period of June 11, 2024 through July 8, 2024 in the amount of $8,228,926.61. 640
CC Warrant Register 06-24-24
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5. PLANNING COMMISSION SYNOPSIS - JULY 10, 2024
No action is required.
260
Staff Report Background Doc
PC Synopss 7-10-24
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-39 - APPROVAL OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THREE YEAR GOAL FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2027 Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-39, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK ESTABLISHING AN OVERALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THREE-YEAR GOAL FOR ALL FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FUNDED PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 THROUGH 2027. 112
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Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 24-39 - FY 2025-2027 DBE Program Update Attachment No. 2 - NTS DBE Goal Methodology
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7. AGREEMENT – REAL-TIME DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM’S BUS STOPS Staff recommends City Council approve participation in a Cooperative Agreement with Tolar Manufacturing, Inc. to acquire 27 Waysine Real-Time Digital Signage in the amount of $249,110.98; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 1120-06
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Campaign Contribution Form
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8. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 2 – DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2 with Terra Realty Advisors, Inc. to provide development and construction services for digital billboards for a two-year term in the amount of $50,000 per year beginning July 1, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment not-to-exceed $100,000 provided there is funding in budget, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 925-13
Staff Report Background Doc
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9. DELINQUENT EMERGENCY BOARD-UP COLLECTION FEES
Staff recommends City Council:
confirm the attached report of the Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board is adjusted to reflect the current outstanding balance; and authorize the Finance Director to file a copy of this report with the County Auditor on or before August 10, 2024. 955
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Attachment to Board-up Report
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10. DELINQUENT REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS
Staff recommends City Council approve the lien list for the delinquent accounts that are not paid by July 31, 2024 and authorize staff to forward a final list to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor. 626-02
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11. AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLANS CONTINUED HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 2025/30 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FIRST YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, UPDATED ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE AND A HOUSING SUMMIT Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with MNS Engineers to continue services for the development of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, the draft FY 2025/30 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program, Norwalk Housing Authority administrative plan and Project Based Voucher contracts in an amount not to exceed $98,500; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any additional amendments provided there is funding in the budget and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 315
Staff Report Background Doc
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APPOINTMENTS
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12. ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Staff recommends City Council make appointments to fill the vacancies on the various Advisory Bodies for two-year terms expiring on December 31, 2024. 200
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Advisory Body List_07-16-2024
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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13. ORDINANCE NO. 24-1747 – Zoning text AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 TO amend various sections of Title 17 of the Norwalk Municipal Code as it relates to specific plan area no. 1 Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1747, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 1, ARTICLE 1 and schedule for adoption. 320-05-2024-01
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Attachment No. 1 - 24-1747 - Amend NMC Title 17_Specific Plan Area 1 Attachment No. 2 - PC Staff Report
Attachment No. 3 - Red Line Ordinance
Attachment No. 4 - Public Comment Letter
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14. ORDINANCE NO. 24-1748 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-02 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1748, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING), CHAPTER 17.02 (APPROVAL PROCEDURES), ARTICLE I (PROCEDURES, HEARING, NOTICES) AND ARTICLE V (DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL AND PERMITS) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICTS, and schedule for adoption. 320-05-2024-02
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Attachment No. 1- Ordinance No. 24-1748
Attachment No. 2- Planning Commission SR
Attachment No. 3-Email and Letter of Opposition
Attachment No. 4 - Redlined Draft Ordinance
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15. ORDINANCE NO. 24-1749 - ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 AND ORDINANCE NO. 24-1750 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03, TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 1 Staff recommends City Council:
introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1749, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2024-01 ESTABLISHING SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 OVERLAY, and schedule for adoption. introduce by title only Ordinance No. 24-1750, AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-03 TO ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT NO. 01 OVERLAY AND AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE NORWALK MUNICIPAL CODE, and schedule for adoption. 320-05-2024-02/320-09-2024-01
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Attachment No. 1- Ordinance No. 24-1749
Attachment No. 2- Ordinance No. 24-1750
Attachment No. 3- Planning Commission SR
Attachment No. 4- Email and Letter of Opposition
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated July 12, 2024.
Theresa Devoy, CMC
City Clerk
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